help with cable digi box

[John]

High, Ive just ordered a new box off of telewest, its HD, but only one channel at the moment. the trouble is its hdmi, and my tv only has dvi. I know I can get a convertor, but the trouble is, my computer is currently plugged into it. ive done a quick google, but no joy, I dont think my tv is truly hdtv, its a lg rz32lz50. ive done some reserch and it seems to be questionable weather it is hdtv complient, I was hoping I could get it through the DVI connector, or component. how high def can component go, while im here

So what im asking is is there anyway to hook up my new box, and my computer to the one DVI, or would I have to get off my ass and swap the cables, I just thought about that as my computer does sit next to it anyway.

Thanks in advance

John

[edDV]

The display is capable of HD @ 1366 x 768 pixels native resolution.

I can't find a good I/O spec sheet for that model but if you have analog components from the box and on the TV, set the box to 720p and enjoy. For PAL, 1080i may be an acceptable setting as well.

[John]

thanks edDV, ive only just started to use component, for my DVD, wasnt really sure how far it could go, I know its not progresive. im going to have to study up more on the resolutions. I get 576i from my DVD player which looks ok.

[edDV]

thanks edDV, ive only just started to use component, for my DVD, wasnt really sure how far it could go, I know its not progresive. im going to have to study up more on the resolutions. I get 576i from my DVD player which looks ok.

The TV is progressive since it uses LCD technology. A 576i or 1080i input will be converted (deinterlaced) in the TV. If the TV inputs allow progressive, 576p from the DVD palyer might be better. As for the tuner outputting HD, test both modes and see which looks better to you. Analog component is good for up to 720p/1080i.

[John]

Sorry, got my progresive, mixed up with my p scan.

Thanks

[edDV]

Sorry, got my progresive, mixed up with my p scan.

Thanks

P-scan (DVD) is progressive 576p.

[John]

P-Scan, when I switch that on on my dvd player, the screen sort of splits into two. i just assumed it didnt work.

[edDV]

P-Scan, when I switch that on on my dvd player, the screen sort of splits into two. i just assumed it didnt work.

Maybe it doesn't. It should be accepted as progressive by the TV.